Magikana Festival 2026 will take place 16-20 July in the mythical Cambrian Mountains, Wales, UK.

A proper 5-day psy-festival in the Magikana Valley, the same stunning location as in 2025 — our home sweet home since 2012.

You can arrive at Magikana Festival by car, bike, public transport, or even on foot.

For full details, please visit: How to Arrive at Magikana Festival

Magikana 2026 will open to the public on Thursday, 16 July, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (opening time subject to confirmation here).

After this, the gates will be open daily from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on Friday 17, Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July 2026.

* Why do the gates close at 9:00 pm?

The festival site is located at the end of a single-lane mountain road, and for safety reasons, access is only permitted during daylight hours (9:00 am – 9:00 pm).

Anyone arriving out of hours (before 9:00 am or after 9:00 pm) will be asked to park up in an overflow car park (3 miles from the site). Entry to the festival will then only be possible the following morning after 9:00 am.

* Closing times

All attendees must leave the site by 9:00 pm on Monday, 20 July 2026.

Yes, thanks to its remote location Magikana Festival has a 24 hour music license. This is to stay consistent with similar types of international festivals and gatherings. We believe that the music is like a sacred fire that burns for the duration of the gathering.

Please note: Magikana’s sound design is not noisy but immersive. There is also a Quiet Camping Zone further away from the stages.

As a sustainable festival, we prefer to concentrate the programme on two main stages functioning around the clock, rather than having multiple small stages fuctionaing for just a few hours or clashing between each other.

The music programme has been curated to create a world-class journey between the two main stages, one featuring Uptempo Psy music and the other Downtempo and Midtempo Psy. See last year’s Programme.

The programme of Magikana 2026 includes 72+ hours of non-stop music journey.

• Music Starts: Friday 16 July at 12:00 hrs (12 pm) 
• Music Ends: Monday 20 July at 15:00 hrs (3 pm)

Food Stalls are licensed until 16:00 hrs (4 pm), on Monday 20 July. 

All attendees must leave the site by 21:00 hrs (9 pm) on Monday 20 July.

In keeping with the family friendly and non-commercial ethos of the festival, Magikana doesn’t run a bar and is not licensed for the supply of alcohol.

The event is 100% BYO (bring your own). We suggest you stock up completely before coming to the site as there are no shops nearby.

The nearest shops are in the towns of Tregaron or Lampeter, which are approx. 8 miles away from the festival.

Please note:

• NO GLASS is allowed inside the festival!
• Bring cans or use flasks or paper cups.
• Please take your rubbish home with you or dispose empty cans or plastic bottles at the recycling points.

Magikana is a family friendly festival and children of all ages are welcome to attend.

Under 13s tickets are basically free, and teenager tickets are approximately half price. See tickets for more information.

All children need a named ticket purchased by their parent/guardian. Identification will be required for entry and children must be accompanied by their parent/guardian.

All under 18s are the sole responsibility of the parent/guardians and there are no creche facilities supplied by the festival at all.

No alcohol is to be provided to any under 18s.

You should consider bringing hearing protection for your children.

In keeping with the family friendly ethos of the festival, Magikana has always been dog friendly. However, your furry friend must be of good character and must be kept under control and on a lead all the time (there are sheep grazing around the site). Violent dogs are not allowed on site.

• Dogs must be registered prior to arrival. To do so, dog owners can acquire a £10 Dog Ticket / Registration from our Tickets page.
• By purchasing a Dog Ticket, your dog will be automatically registered with their name under the ticket buyer’s name.
• All Dog Tickets will receive a Magikana Dog Tag with their name, to be attached to the dog’s collar.
• Unregistered dogs arriving at the gate will be refused entry.
• Dog poos are the owner’s responsibility and must be cleaned up to keep the site clean for everyone.

The following items are prohibited at the Entrance Gate:

• Unauthorised trading goods
• Items considered weapons
• Illegal drugs
• Nitrous oxide canisters
• Drones
• Disposable charcoal barbecues
• Large gas canisters (except those integrated in living vehicles)
• Fireworks and flares
• Glass
• Generators
• Sound systems or Big portable speakers like Soundboks (small portable speakers are allowed)

Amnesty boxes are provided for the safe disposal of prohibited items.

Magikana has a central bonfire for everyone to enjoy.

Other bonfires or disposable charcoal barbecues are not allowed.

Small camping stoves or gas barbecues are allowed on site. 

We provide recycling bins for most stuff that can be recycled: paper, plastic bottles and cans.

Anything else we ask that you take it home with you, please.

Please act accordingly and ‘leave no trace’. Only your footprints must remain.

Camping Guidelines – Magikana 2026

• Camping is included with your festival ticket.
• You may only camp in designated camping areas.
• There are specific zones for Living Vehicles Only, Tents Only or Mixed Areas located further from the arena.

Camping Options

• Riverside Camping – for tents only, along the Magikana River.
• Near the Stages or Festival Arena – for those who prefer to be close to the action (please note: these areas will be closer to the sound systems).
• Quiet Camping Zone – located uphill and further from the arena, a quieter option, though not completely silent.
• Accessible Camping & Parking: A reserved Parking and Camping Zone for people with disabilities is available in the flat valley, only a few yards from the festival arena. Camping next to vehicles is permitted in this area. Please note that this zone is located near a stage, so bass vibrations may still be felt, however, it is not positioned directly behind the stage.

Vehicles and Tents

• Camping or erecting tents directly next to vehicles is not permitted, as this reduces available parking space.
• Exceptions apply in the Quiet Camping Zone, where there is sufficient space to set up tents beside vehicles, and the Accessible Camping & Parking.

Upon Arrival, you will be asked whether you prefer:

• Quiet Camping Zone – camping next to your vehicle, further from the arena.
• General Camping & Vehicle Parking – closer to the arena, but without tent space beside vehicles.
• Accessible Camping & Parking – only a few yards from the festival arena. Camping next to vehicles is permitted in this area.

Important

• Wild camping or setting up tents in out-of-bounds areas is strictly prohibited
• Anyone found camping outside the festival or the designated camping zones will be asked to move.

Magikana is an European-style open-air festival, however, we do provide several sheltered areas across the site.

• Around the main Wizard’s Pyramid stage, we install multiple side coverings known as the Wizard’s Hats, offering protection from sun, wind or ocasional Summer showers while keeping the dancefloor open to the sky.
• The Dragon’s Grove stage is a fully covered Quadra Dome, with ample space to dance either inside or outside.
• In addition, there is a large stretch tent in front of this stage, allowing extra shelter from the elements while still fully experiencing the music.
• Within the festival arena, Magikana also provides a large Community Dome.

Magikana does not feature a large enclosed dance tent. As a cosmic awareness festival, our connection to the sky is deeply important. The festival takes place within the Darkest Skies of Britain, offering an extraordinary cosmic experience under the Sun, Moon, stars, planets and occasional meteor showers.

Furthermore, the main Pyramid stage structure would not fit beneath a marquee or stretch cover and our high-grade laser shows are projected across the surrounding hills. This creates a unique land-art experience that would not be possible inside a closed or fully covered tent.

Magikana is an inclusive gathering, though it is also a limited-capacity boutique festival. For this reason, we are currently unable to allocate free chaperone tickets, however, a discounted Carer Ticket can be purchased. 

Accesibility and Catering for People with Disabilities

• Terrain: The Magikana venue is set in a private valley with mostly flat ground. However, some areas can be uneven or muddy in wet weather. For this reason, a chaperone assistant and/or an all-terrain outdoor wheelchair is recommended.
• Accessible Camping & Parking: A reserved Parking and Camping Zone for people with disabilities is available in the flat valley, only a few yards from the festival arena. Camping next to vehicles is permitted in this area. A Vehicle Pass must be obtained from our Ticket Page. Please note that this zone is located near a stage, so bass vibrations may still be felt, however, it is not positioned directly behind the stage.
• Assistance Dogs: Magikana is a family-friendly and dog-friendly festival. Assistance dogs are welcome, however, all dogs must be registered by purchasing a £10 Dog Ticket from our Ticket Page.
• Concession Tickets: Magikana allocates a limited amount of discounted Concession Tickets. Proof of eligibility will be required at the gates, or the full ticket price will be charged.
• Concession Tickets are for people with disabilities, over 65 years old, full-time students and individuals claiming Universal Credit (UC), Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), or Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
• Concessions Availability: Concession Tickets will be released in February 2026, though availability is limited due to our limited capacity.
• Carer Tickets: If you require a carer to attend the festival to assist you, one discounted Carer Ticket can be purchased. Carer Tickets are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Carer Ticket Code: To generate a Carer Ticket code, please Email proof of disability along with the Full Name of the Carer to tickets@magikana.org

In keeping with the family friendly and non-commercial ethos of the festival, Magikana doesn’t run a bar and is not licensed for the supply of alcohol.

The event is 100% BYO (bring your own). We suggest you stock up completely before coming to the site as there are no shops nearby.

The nearest shops are in the towns of Tregaron or Lampeter, which are approx. 8 miles away from the festival.

Please note:

• NO GLASS is allowed inside the festival!
• Bring cans or use flasks or paper cups.
• Please take your rubbish home with you or dispose empty cans or plastic bottles at the recycling points.

Magikana licenses 4-5 food vendors providing hot and cold food and non alcoholic drinks including:

• Organic Vegetarian/Vegan
• Italian (Veggie & Non-Veggie)
• World Food Stall (Veggie & Non-Veggie)
• Barbeque Stall

You are also welcome to and we encourage you to bring your own food.

Please note: The nearest shops are in the towns of Tregaron or Lampeter, which are approx. 8 miles away from the festival.

There will be a convenience shop on site. 

Or you can bring your essentials with you or buy in a local town before you reach the site.

The nearest shops are in the towns of Tregaron or Lampeter, which are approx. 8 miles away from the festival.

The Magikana venue offers free access to filtered and UV-treated spring water, sourced directly from the land. You are responsible for boiling it before use.

If you prefer bottled water, you may request it for free from the vendors. Limited bottles are provided so it’s also a good idea to bring your own reserves.

Until recently, there was NO mobile phone reception on site.

However, now there is 4G mobile coverage for EE providers.

For other companies, there is a faint signal if you walk for ten minutes up to the top of the hill but it is unreliable for 4G.

Therefore, if you are not in the EE network, consider yourself mostly off grid for the duration of the festival, unless you have access to Starlink.

There are no bank facilities on site.

However, some traders may have EE or Starlink and may be able to accept card paymets.

It’s a good idea to bring cash. The nearest cash machines are in Tregaron or Lampeter.

There will be portaloos on site. Please use them and don’t do your business on the land.

Whilst we do our best to provide toilet paper, BYO (bring your own) just in case.

Please leave the toilets as you would wish to find them.

There are no plans to install showers for this year’s edition but you are welcome to bring your own camping showers. There is also a shallow river running through the site to refresh yourself.

Please note: No soaps, detergents or shampoos of any types in the river or streams. 

The river running through the festival site is shallow and enough to paddle and refresh yourself. 

We may dam some deeper pools, but this is subject to confirmation.

There is a large pond on the farm but it is completely out of bounds to all festival attendees.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ENTER THE POND AS IT IS DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE.

Anyone found near to, or in the pond will be asked to leave the festival.

Magikana Festival tickets include camping and full access to the festival programme and arena for the entire duration of the event.

Festival tickets do not include a Vehicle Pass, which must be purchased separately if you are arriving with a vehicle.

As stated in our Terms and Conditions, Tickets and Instalment Deposits are non-refundable, except in the event that the festival is cancelled. In that case, the booking fee remains non-refundable.

However, all Tickets and Instalment Deposits can be transferred to another name until 30 June 2026 (15 days before the festival begins).

Please see the question below for instructions on how to transfer your ticket.

Tickets & Deposits can be transferred until 30 June 2026. 

You can request Name Changes for Members Tickets, General Tickets or All Deposit Instalments.

To request a Ticket or Deposit Transfer, please email tickets@magikana.org from the same email of the original purchase, including:

• Full Name of Original Ticket Holder
• Original Ticket or Deposit Number
• Full Name of New Ticket Holder
• Email of New Ticket Holder

• Magikana Members (Ticket Buyers, not Ticket Holders) have been sent an Email from Ticket Tailor (to the same address used for purchase) including their unique Membership Code (emails were sent on 27-28 September 2025).
• Use Membership Code to unlock and access Members Tickets at the bottom of the Magikana Tickets page.
• Each Member can redeem one single purchase and may buy up to 4 Members Tickets in a single purchase.
• Someone else bought the tickets for you? They received the Email with the Membership Code.
• Don’t forget to check your Email Junk folders, just in case! (Emails were sent on 27-28 September 2025)
• Can’t find your Membership Code email? Please email tickets@magikana.org and include details of your Magikana 2024 or 2025 ticket(s) purchase so we can assist you.

To pay the Final Instalment Deposit for either Members or General Tickets, please visit the official Magikana Tickets Page.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page to the section “Book Your Tickets and/or Vehicle Passes”.
Then select the third option: “Magikana 2026 – Adult Final Instalment”.

Magikana is a family friendly festival and children of all ages are welcome to attend.

Under 13s tickets are basically free, and teenager tickets are approximately half price. See tickets for more information.

All children need a named ticket purchased by their parent/guardian. Identification will be required for entry and children must be accompanied by their parent/guardian.

All under 18s are the sole responsibility of the parent/guardians and there are no creche facilities supplied by the festival at all.

No alcohol is to be provided to any under 18s.

You should consider bringing hearing protection for your children.

Magikana is an inclusive gathering, though it is also a limited-capacity boutique festival.

Discounted Concession Tickets

• Magikana allocates a limited amount of discounted Concession Tickets.
• Proof of eligibility will be required at the gates, or the full ticket price will be charged.
• Concession Tickets are for people with disabilities, over 65 years old, full-time students and individuals claiming Universal Credit (UC), Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), or Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
• Concessions Availability: Concession Tickets will be released in February 2026, though availability is limited due to our limited capacity.

Magikana is an inclusive gathering, though it is also a limited-capacity boutique festival.

For this reason, we are currently unable to allocate free chaperone tickets, however, a discounted Carer Ticket can be purchased. 

• Carer Tickets: If you require a carer to attend the festival to assist you, one discounted Carer Ticket can be purchased.
• Carer Tickets are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• A Carer Ticket is priced at £115, representing approximately 30% off the General Ticket price.
• Carer Ticket Code: To generate a Carer Ticket code, please Email proof of disability along with the Full Name of the Carer to tickets@magikana.org
• Submit this code at the bottom of the official Magikana Tickets page by selecting “Use ticket access code”.

We hope to allocate free chaperone tickets in future editions as the festival grows and obtains a larger licence.

There will be a First Aid point signposted at or near the Gate.

If you have a serious medical condition, please let someone in production know in case you need help.

If you do require medical attention, ask a steward or welfare.

The following items are prohibited at the Entrance Gate:

• Unauthorised trading goods
• Items considered weapons
• Illegal drugs
• Nitrous oxide canisters
• Drones
• Disposable charcoal barbecues
• Large gas canisters (except those integrated in living vehicles)
• Fireworks and flares
• Glass
• Generators
• Sound systems or Big portable speakers like Soundboks (small portable speakers are allowed)

Amnesty boxes are provided for the safe disposal of prohibited items.

Magikana has a central bonfire for everyone to enjoy.

Other bonfires or disposable charcoal barbecues are not allowed.

Small camping stoves or gas barbecues are allowed on site. 

You will encounter wildlife anywhere in nature.

• In the Welsh wilderness, you may experience midges but only during twilight hours.
• Another insect commonly found throughout the UK is the tick, particularly in Southern England and the Scottish Highlands.

Midge Prevention

To help you prepare yourself and your family, we have four recommendations for dealing with midges.

1. Bring a suitable midge repellant

We recommend ‘Avon Skin So Soft’ or ‘Smidge’. Both are available on Amazon, Boots etc.

Smidge at Amazon & Avon Skin So Soft on Amazon

We will also provide repellant in key areas of the festival.

2. Dress appropriately for ‘midge time’

During twilight hours, put on a set of long trousers, long sleeves and hat for sunset/sunrise.

3. Keep moving

Dance, move your body, throw shapes, etc. Midges do not like body movement.

4. Antihistamine & After Bite

If you have an allergic reaction, take antihistamine tablets during the weekend and apply after bite lotion. First aid might have some available, but best to bring your own.

Tick Awareness & Prevention

Ticks are usually found in grassy areas, woodland and heathland. Prevention is the most effective approach and taking simple precautions can significantly reduce the risk of tick bites.

• Avoid walking through long grass and dense vegetation.
• Stick to the clear festival paths and festival arena.
• Use insect repellent during all outdoor activities.
• Wear light-coloured clothing, as this makes it easier to spot ticks on fabric and remove them before they attach.
• If you venture outside the festival paths, wear long sleeves and long trousers, tuck trousers into socks and consider wearing permethrin-treated outdoor clothing. Avoid exposed skin, short sleeves and shorts if you go hiking and climbing.
• Check yourself daily for ticks and acquire a tick removal tool.
• If you need medical attention, please go to the First Aid point signposted at or near the Gate.
• Speak to your veterinarian about tick prevention products for your dog and check them daily for ticks as well.

Until recently, there was NO mobile phone reception on site.

However, now there is 4G mobile coverage for EE providers.

For other companies, there is a faint signal if you walk for ten minutes up to the top of the hill but it is unreliable for 4G.

Therefore, if you are not in the EE network, consider yourself mostly off grid for the duration of the festival, unless you have access to Starlink.

Please note: If you require assistance to make an Emergency Call, please ask a member of security at the Gate.